"On the range yes, but in the woods, a 4X seems about right. When walking I like the 2X."

I agree. I have 2.5X or 4X fixed-power scopes on all my ML. I have even gone back to a fixed power on my long-range elk rifle. I use a Kahles Helia 6X on it (a 7mm Rem. Mag.). The last elk I shot with this scope was about 30 yards away, max., in thick "black timber", and I felt no handicap with a 6X scope at all......